Registration openBangalore Urban · Education · beginner · ideathon, innovation, collaboration
An ideathon for students to collaborate on solving real-world problems with innovative solutions. Organized by AICTE IDEA Lab at NHCE in Bangalore, this offline event runs from November 3-5, 2026.
Registration openGurgaon · Tech · beginner · agentic-ai, hackathon, ai-agents
A free national hackathon in Gurgaon where participants build real-world AI Agent solutions using Agentic AI and the ASI ecosystem. Open to students and developers who want to learn by building intelligent systems that automate tasks and coordinate workflows.
Registration openTambaram · Tech · intermediate · hackathon, robotics, innovation
An inter-college robotics hackathon in Chennai for undergraduate students to build innovative tech solutions. Teams of 1-2 compete to demonstrate problem-solving skills with a ₹5,000 prize pool.
York PA · Education · beginner · hackathon, teamwork, students
A 36-hour in-person hackathon for college students (18+) at York College, PA, focusing on creativity and teamwork rather than prior coding experience. Participants receive free food, hardware, and mentorship to build projects together.
Registration openKolkata · Business · beginner · startup, entrepreneurship, pitching
A free startup competition for Indian undergraduate and postgraduate students to pitch ideas, gain mentor feedback, and connect with venture capitalists. Teams can be formed across colleges and disciplines.
Mississauga · Education · beginner · datathon, data-science, analytics
A free weekend datathon in Mississauga for students to learn data science through workshops and a 24-hour collaborative challenge. Teams build projects with mentor support and compete for prizes; no prior experience required.
Edinburgh · Tech · beginner · hackathon, collaboration, networking
Scotland's largest student hackathon where teams collaborate over 24 hours to build projects based on sponsor challenges. Open to current students and recent graduates of any discipline, this free event focuses on prototyping, teamwork, and industry networking.
Rochester · Tech · hackathon, mlh, free-event
A free hackathon listed on Major League Hacking taking place in Rochester on November 7-8, 2026. This event targets students and developers looking to code and collaborate.
Buffalo · Tech · hackathon, mlh, free-event
UB Hacking is a free hackathon taking place in Buffalo on November 7-8, 2026, hosted via Major League Hacking. It targets students and developers looking to collaborate on coding projects.
Vancovuer · Tech · beginner · hackathon, web-development, design
A free 2-day in-person hackathon in Vancouver designed for first-time hackers and beginners. The event includes skill-building workshops on web development and design, followed by an overnight build day to create projects focused on accessibility and diversity.
Registration openGurgaon · Business · beginner · branding, ideathon, strategy
A 3-hour ideathon where student teams bid on brand elements in a live auction to build a unique brand concept. Participants must strategize their bids, manage a budget, and present a coherent brand idea to judges.
Registration openNew Delhi · Tech · intermediate · hackathon, ai-agents, generative-ai
A free hackathon in New Delhi where student teams build AI agents and generative AI solutions for real-world challenges. Participants select from problem statements on automation, cybersecurity, or business tools to create functional prototypes.